RENUNCIATION OF WORLDLY THINGS AND PURIFICATION OF THE SOUL VIA THE SUFISM: A CASE OF PHENIRAMINE HYDROGEN MALEATE DEPENDENCE

Abstract

Pheniramine hydrogen maleate (PHM) is histamine antagonist, used for the treatment of allergic disorders. PHM can cause side effects such as sedation and euphoria and with the potential for tolerance to the sedative effect of PHM and physical withdrawal symptoms refer to PHM abuse. The patients who abuse PHM were interested in its features such as hallucinogen, inexpensive, easily and legally available. Healthcare professionals also apply the drug easily and in a riskier group. Additional history of psychiatric disorder or personality pattern contributes to addiction potential. Misinterpretation of hallucinatory behaviours can lead to a vicious cycle of dependence. Herein, we presented a 30-year-old male patient with history of use of high doses of PHM and discussed the treatment process.